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Winter Storm Watch 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this winter storm watch at Mar 10, 2021, 3:45 PM AKST. It took effect at Mar 11, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Mar 10, 2021, 3:45 PM AKST (00:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 11, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 11, 2021, 4:29 PM AKST
- In force
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- NWS Anchorage, AK
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876 WWAK41 PAFC 110045 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 345 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 AKZ101-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 345 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY FOR THE ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...2 to 5 inches of snow are expected for the Anchorage Bowl, highest in east Anchorage. Gusty northwesterly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. Temperatures will rapidly fall into the single digits along with the gusty winds by Thursday morning, with wind chills to 10 below expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.210311T0300Z-210311T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 345 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST THURSDAY EAST OF WASILLA... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley, east of Wasilla. The highest totals are expected along the Glenn Highway north of Palmer. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop across the Matanuska Valley this afternoon. 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected along and south of the Parks Highway with higher amounts expected along the Glenn Highway, especially north of Palmer. Gusty westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ145-110300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T0300Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 345 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING FROM TALKEETNA NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Susitna Valley from Talkeetna north and west. The highest totals will be in the western Susitna Valley, and along the Parks Highway north of Talkeetna. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds may produce areas of blowing snow that will locally reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-111500- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 345 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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480 WWAK41 PAFC 110134 CCA WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 434 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 AKZ101-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 434 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY FOR THE ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...2 to 5 inches of snow are expected for the Anchorage Bowl, highest in east Anchorage. Gusty northwesterly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. Temperatures will rapidly fall into the single digits along with the gusty winds by Thursday morning, with wind chills to 10 below expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.210311T0300Z-210311T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 434 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST THURSDAY EAST OF WASILLA... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley, east of Wasilla. The highest totals are expected along the Glenn Highway north of Palmer. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop across the Matanuska Valley this afternoon. 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected along and south of the Parks Highway with higher amounts expected along the Glenn Highway, especially north of Palmer. Gusty westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ145-110300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T0300Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 434 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING FROM TALKEETNA NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. * WHERE...Susitna Valley from Talkeetna north and west. The highest totals will be in the western Susitna Valley, and along the Parks Highway north of Talkeetna. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds may produce areas of blowing snow that will locally reduce visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-111500- /O.COR.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 434 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
364 WWAK41 PAFC 110313 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 613 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 AKZ145-110415- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T0300Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 613 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FROM TALKEETNA NORTH AND WEST... Snowfall rates are diminishing, but an additional inch or two are possible through the evening, mainly south of Talkeetna. $$ AKZ101-111615- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 613 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches expected. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected for the Anchorage Bowl, highest in east Anchorage. Gusty northwesterly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. Temperatures will rapidly fall into the single digits along with the gusty winds by Thursday morning, with wind chills to 10 below expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-111615- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 613 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY EAST OF WASILLA... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop across the Matanuska Valley this afternoon. 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected along and south of the Parks Highway with higher amounts expected along the Glenn Highway, especially north of Palmer. Gusty westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-111615- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 613 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
224 WWAK41 PAFC 110318 CCB WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 618 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 AKZ145-110415- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T0300Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 618 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FROM TALKEETNA NORTH AND WEST... Snowfall rates are diminishing, but an additional inch or two are possible through the evening, mainly south of Talkeetna. $$ AKZ101-111615- /O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 618 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY FOR THE ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches expected. * WHERE...Anchorage Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow are expected for the Anchorage Bowl, highest in east Anchorage. Gusty northwesterly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. Temperatures will rapidly fall into the single digits along with the gusty winds by Thursday morning, with wind chills to 10 below expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-111615- /O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T1800Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 618 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THURSDAY EAST OF WASILLA... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley, east of Wasilla. The highest totals are expected along the Glenn Highway north of Palmer. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop across the Matanuska Valley this afternoon. 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected along and south of the Parks Highway with higher amounts expected along the Glenn Highway, especially north of Palmer. Gusty westerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-111615- /O.COR.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 618 PM AKST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
988 WWAK41 PAFC 111305 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 405 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ111-112100- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 405 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with the highest amounts expected near Palmer. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional wind gusts up to 25 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow through mid morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ101-112100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 405 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with the highest amounts expected over the Anchorage Hillside. * WHERE...East Anchorage to Eagle River, including the Anchorage Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional wind gusts to 25 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow through mid morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-120200- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 405 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
078 WWAK41 PAFC 111817 CCA WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 917 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ111-112100- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 917 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with the highest amounts expected near Palmer. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional wind gusts up to 25 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow through mid morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ101-112100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 917 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with the highest amounts expected over the Anchorage Hillside. * WHERE...East Anchorage to Eagle River, including the Anchorage Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional wind gusts to 25 mph could cause localized areas of blowing snow through mid morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-120200- /O.COR.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 917 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
441 WWAK41 PAFC 112041 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1141 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ101-112145- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1141 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY... There are light snow showers on the radar but the main event is over for Anchorage and Eagle River. $$ AKZ111-112145- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210311T2100Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 1141 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY... There are light snow showers on the radar over Palmer and Wasilla but the main event is over for the Matanuska Valley. $$ AKZ131-112345- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1141 AM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
494 WWAK41 PAFC 112216 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 116 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ125-120800- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0027.210312T0000Z-210312T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 116 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND WHITTIER... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Whittier. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will create blowing snow conditions. Visibility may be reduced to one half mile or less at times. Additionally, wind chill values as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-121130- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 116 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
600 WWAK41 PAFC 112300 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 200 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ125-120800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0027.210312T0000Z-210312T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 200 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND WHITTIER... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Whittier. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will create blowing snow conditions. Visibility may be reduced to one half mile or less at times. Additionally, wind chill values as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-120800- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 200 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
300 WWAK41 PAFC 112304 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 204 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ125-120800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0027.210312T0000Z-210312T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 204 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND WHITTIER... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Whittier. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will create blowing snow conditions. Visibility may be reduced to one half mile or less at times. Additionally, wind chill values as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-120800- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 204 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
843 WWAK41 PAFC 120129 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 429 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 AKZ131-121430- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0004.210312T0300Z-210312T2100Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0027.210312T0600Z-210313T0300Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 429 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST FRIDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The falling snow will taper off this evening, but the northeast winds will increase significantly overnight through the day on Friday. The strong winds will cause the snow to be resuspended, dropping visibilities to one half mile through Thompson Pass. Localized areas could see brief whiteout conditions where the winds are strongest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ125-120800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210312T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 429 PM AKST Thu Mar 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND WHITTIER... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm and Whittier. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will create blowing snow conditions. Visibilities are occasionally dropping to near zero. Additionally, wind chill values as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 3:03 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 10, 3:03 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Mar 10, 3:03 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Mar 10, 3:21 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 10, 3:21 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 10, 3:21 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:47 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:47 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:52 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:52 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:58 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:58 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Mar 11, 1:16 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 26 hr |
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